The Dreaded Weight-Loss Update

So for those of you who care...since my great burst of motivation a week or so ago, I am proud to let you know that I have lost 4 pounds. I'm only pretty sure on that, though. I am basing this information on the weight that I was weighed at the Doctor's office about a month ago and my new scale that I bought this week. So, I guess it's "give or take a little". But, I'm pretty happy with these results so far. That means only 6 more pounds to go until the end of July. That is So doable. My only problem...what do you do when you are so hungry (or just craving something) in the afternoon? Let me know if any of you have any good ideas. Three o'clock is about the precise moment that I start thinking about chocolate chips...

My baby's 2nd Birthday

Today Avery turns two. I can hardly believe it even though I have been with her almost everyday for her whole life. But, she has honestly been so good and so sweet that is has gone by so fast. She makes me laugh every day! (usually many times a day!) And, she is so dang beautiful! What are we going to do when Maycee and Avery are teenagers? That is a scary thought. I just love Avery to death and am so glad she is part of our family. I wonder how we ever got along without her.

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Twilight is my favorite...why am I so addicted?

If you loved the books in the Twilight Series and you are So Excited for the movie to come out...then you have to see these clips from the movie. I will warn you though, watching these will just tease you almost unbearably. I can't wait for September!!
Thanks to Melinda for showing me...

http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?id=1585900&vid=226476

Grab some popcorn and a drink!!

Except for you Christa...I am sending you the book- you have to read it first!!!

Biggest Loser Fan

So, I've decided that I don't want to be this size anymore. I'm not real fat, but I want to be thinner. You know what I mean? Our family is traveling with Ry's whole fam to Disneyworld or Disneyland this coming November and I have decided that I want to lose around 20 pounds by then. Think I can do it? I might be asking for a lot seeing that that will be about what I weighed in college. But, seriously, how fabulous would that feel? I'm going for 10 pounds by the end of July, then 10 more by November. So, I'm sorry in advance, but I'm going to use this blog as my kind of journal to track my weight loss woes and triumphs. I think it will also give me something to be accountable to. You will have to keep me on track. I'm nervous because I haven't lost anything since I had Avery 2 years ago. In fact, I think I might have gained a pound or two. So, any advice, tricks, anything to make this easier, let my know...recipes, workout tips, I want to know about anything that has worked for you. Because, truthfully, I have been trying to lose weight since I had Avery. I just think I'm not working hard enough, eating too much, I don't know. That's the thing right there- I don't really know how to lose weight. I wish I had a personal trainer and a personal chef. Wouldn't that make life easier!! But, the plan for now is to work out every morning during the week- either running a couple of miles on the treadmill, doing a strengthening video I have called the Firm, jump roping, or going walking outside. The eating part is the hardest for me. So, my goal is to eat less, eat from every food group for everymeal (which means I will have to eat my fruits and veggies- which I usually do only for dinner), not eat a sweet after every meal (I seriously crave something sweet everytime I eat. I usually grab a few chocolate chips or something), and not eat anything after dinner. For all you gurus out there- how does that sound? Am I on the right track? Wish me luck! Anyone want to join me in the great adventure? I would love to have a partner or two!!

We're baaack...

Da da da dah...here we are again! It has been a while!! We've got a new and improved computer and I am ready to blog it up! So, I'll take care of some business first. I have been tagged by my sister-in-law up in Montana, so here goes. I hope you learn something interesting and/or that you didn't know about me.

What was I doing 10 years ago?

I was going to school at UVSC, living at home, working at the McKay Events Center and a little store, and planning a wedding. Aaugh! I can't believe that. Ryan and I had been dating for about 4 months, and I think he proposed to me on April 11th. So, yeah, that's what I was up to 10 years ago.


What are 5 Things on my To Do List?

1. Put away the clean clothes
2. Clean up the family room
3. Make two quilt holders out of wood. I might need some husband help on this one.
4. Make sure all is prepared for YW tomorrow night.
5. Make dinner


What are 5 Snacks I Enjoy?

1. Trail mix (the kind from Sam's Club with peanuts, almonds, raisins, and M&Ms)
2. Cookie Dough and cookies
3. Chips- it's a weakness...Cheetos, Doritos, chips and salsa, chips and guacamole- my Most favorite- whatever's around.
4. Brownies
5. Twix (I rarely eat these, but they are my favorite.)


What Would I Do if I Suddenly Had a Billion Dollars?

Let the dreaming begin. I would build a new house with all the upgrades, bells and whistles, etc. The kids rooms would be decorated all with Pottery Barn furniture and decor. We would have the yard professionally landscaped (no putting in sprinklers for us!). The back yard would have the trampoline set in the ground, a fire pit, nice loungy outdoor furniture and a great outdoor cooking area. We would plan lots of fun vacations for all over the world. What else? Ok I would probably donate some money to charities or to the Church missionary fund or education fund. I'm sure we'd invest lots of money. And, lastly, I would by a Gardunos Restaraunt franchise and put one up here in Utah.


5 Places I've Lived...

1. West Jordan, UT
2. Rio Rancho, NM
3. Highland, UT
4. Midvale, UT
5. West Jordan, UT


5 Jobs I've had...

1. I worked in this little dinky dollar store in American Fork. But, it was a good job while I was going to school.
2. The McKay Events Center. I worked in the ticket office and occasionally sold T-shirts at concerts.
3. Nextlink- a telecommunications company
4. CR England. I handled all the pallet acounts.
5. Mom


3 Things You Don't Know About Me...

1. I have a hard time sharing with people. I know this is kind of weird, but I have always been a little selfish with my stuff. Like, you know the kind of people that break out a pack of gum, grab a piece and then offer anyone in the vacinity a piece? I'm totally opposite. If I want some gum, I get it in private, so that I don't have to give anyone any. I know, it's a terrible trait. Even when some of my kid's friends are over and they ask for a snack I kind of cringe inside because I really don't want to share my snacks with all the neighbors. Now that I've typed this all out, I realize how crazy I am. Oh well...
2. I can throw things like popcorn and Goldfish crackers high up in the air and catch them in my mouth.
3. I am pretty afraid of water. I hate being in the ocean and lakes. I can barely even swim. It's too bad that my kids are little fishies.

There you go!! Okay, now I tag Melissa Clark!

Update

Okay, so I know it seems that we have fallen off the face of the earth. But, we haven't. Close, though...our computer has officially died. How did we ever survive without computers back in the old days? Anyway, we will be back soon. Hope all of you are doing well!